Some Idaho officials say proposed nuclear waste shipments could threaten Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer

Idaho officials are raising concerns that proposed nuclear waste shipments could threaten the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer. The shipments are linked to a potential new Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus in the state.
Editor’s Note: This is the third and final installment of a three-part Idaho Capital Sun series examining a proposal to bring a new Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus to Idaho. Part one focused on Gov. Brad Little’s role in negotiations and his priorities for Idaho. Part two focused on Idaho state legislators who support bringing the […]
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